11 Questions
Which of the following activities is considered a subset of physical activity?
Walking to a store
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
Supplying energy to cells and brain
Which nutrient is important for the repair of tissues, regulation of water and acid base balance, and growth?
Protein
What is the primary function of fats in the body?
Insulating organs
What is the main source of energy for muscles during resting state and light activities?
Fats
Which micronutrient promotes specific chemical reactions within cells?
Vitamins
What is the outcome of unbalanced intake of nutrients, leading to disease or higher risk of disease?
Malnutrition
What is the expression for the energy in food, where 1 Kilocalorie equals 1000 Calories?
$1 Kilocalorie = 1000 Calories$
'Lactose' is an example of which type of carbohydrate?
Polysaccharides
Which nutrients are needed to be taken in large amounts by the body?
Carbohydrates
What is the main function of minerals in the body?
Regulate body functions
Test your knowledge about the definitions of physical activity and exercise according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Understand the distinction between the two and their examples.
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